New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the severe flood situation in Assam and urged party functionaries to actively participate in relief and rescue operations.
Condoling the deaths caused by the deluge, Priyanka Gandhi posted on X on Sunday, "The news of the deaths of a large number of people due to floods in Assam is very sad. Due to the continuously deteriorating situation, lakhs of people are living in relief camps."
असम में बाढ़ की वजह से बड़ी संख्या में लोगों की मृत्यु का समाचार बहुत ही दुखद है। लगातार बिगड़ती स्थिति के चलते लाखों लोग राहत शिविरों में रह रहे हैं। काजीरंगा में बड़ी संख्या में जानवरों की भी मृत्यु हुई है और कई घायल हैं। हमारी संवेदनाएं असम के लोगों के साथ हैं।
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) July 7, 2024
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"A large number of animals have also died in Kaziranga, and many are injured. Our condolences are with the people of Assam," the post read.
"I appeal to the Congress leaders and workers to please participate actively in relief and rescue operations. I also request that the state and central governments provide all possible help to the affected people," Priyanka Gandhi added.
Meanwhile, the grievous flood situation in Assam over the past month has claimed 58 lives across the state, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported on Saturday. (with Agency inputs)
